In modern life, candles are no longer simply lighting, but have become an indispensable element to decorate the living atmosphere. More and more families will place scented candles in their living rooms and bedrooms, which are not only beautiful but also make the whole The space is full of fragrance.
1. The origin of the name of scented candles
That is, Fragrant candles, originally from the Latin candere.
2. When did scented candles begin to appear?
The use of aromatherapy has been recorded in Egypt as early as the third millennium BC.
The ancient Egyptian frescoes unearthed show that the earliest incense makers were probably ancient Egyptian priests. They extracted sap, spices and resins from plants and mixed them into incense and balsam, which are very precious. People believe that burning incense is a way of connecting mortals and gods, so it is mostly used in religious ceremonies.
In the later heyday, incense was used in daily life, such as jasmine, frankincense, lotus and so on. The ancient Greeks used the indoor fragrance to directly spread the picked mint leaves on the ground to freshen the indoor air.
The Egyptians and Greeks invented candles for royal use as early as the third millennium BC using the fat of beasts. Then two thousand years ago, Westerners mixed flowers and plant essential oils into tallow to create scented candles, and this production method has been used since then.
Chinese people believe that "fragrance and medicine are of the same origin", combining natural spices and traditional Chinese medicinal materials to create different fragrances according to their different effects on the body. Pointing it indoors can improve sleep, relieve fatigue, calm the mind, and even prevent Plague and more.
During the Renaissance, with the development of perfume in France, fragrance began to be widely used.
Now scented candles can not only play a good role in setting off the atmosphere, but also the scent of scented candles can give people a very comfortable and warm feeling. For example, they can be placed in daily living rooms and work offices.
